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xp_sprintf (Transact-SQL) |
Formats and stores a series of characters and values in the string output parameter. |
markingmyname |
maghan |
randolphwest |
03/07/2025 |
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[!INCLUDE SQL Server]
Formats and stores a series of characters and values in the string output parameter. Each format argument is replaced with the corresponding argument.
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xp_sprintf { 'string' OUTPUT , 'format' }
[ , 'argument' [ , ...n ] ]
[!INCLUDE extended-stored-procedures]
A varchar variable that receives the output.
When OUTPUT is specified, this option puts the value of the variable in the output parameter.
A format character string with placeholders for argument values, similar to the values supported by the C-language sprintf function. Currently, only the %s format argument is supported.
A character string that represents the value of the corresponding format argument.
A placeholder that indicates that a maximum of 50 arguments can be specified.
0 (success) or 1 (failure).
xp_sprintf returns the following message:
The command(s) completed successfully.
Requires membership in the public role.